BGS: Base and Standard are paused; Express is the open door

One line: Beckett grading marks Base and Standard Sold Out. The availability note (updated 5 August 2026) expects a 15 September reopen. Express US$79.95 / 15 business days and Priority US$124.95 / 5 days are still open. There is no official Hong Kong Beckett counter.

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Official numbers

Subgrades print on the label. TAT is an estimate. Autograph +US$5, oversized +US$8, Recase from US$9.95. The live page says every card is checked for trimming, doctoring, and alteration first. EU sits on beckett.com/eu — do not use that door unless you are in the EU.

Proxy

HobbyX still lists Base HK$380 and Standard HK$520 today. Those two official tiers are paused. Get a written confirm that Beckett still takes them before you drop. Express on that shop page is HK$1,180 / 15 days. Appaw’s HK$790 is PSA Regular, not BGS.

Taiwan One Paper: Express NT$3,000 / 25+ days.

FAQ

Should I wait for 15 September?

Only if you need Base / Standard. The date is Beckett’s estimate. Refresh the availability page.

Marketcap follows PSA 10. Check a BGS Black Label / 9.5 against its own sales. CardZ Marketcap. Packs: Cardz.game.

Not Beckett or Cardz. Pages read 2026-09-01.